New Appointments in Facilities Management – November 2025

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24 November 2025 | Updated 01 December 2025

Catch up on the latest new appointments in FM, commercial real estate and the built environment.

 

Picture: a graphic showing the headshots of David Butler, Kelly Parish and Jenny Ford.

 

Artic Appoints Business Development Director

 

Artic Building Services is delighted to welcome David Butler, its newly appointed Business Development Director. With its continued growth and development in the hard FM industry, Artic was looking for a Business Development Director who could support Artic in securing facilities management partnerships that aligned with its new strategic direction for continued successful expansion across London and the southeast.

David Butler joins Artic with extensive knowledge and experience in the hard facilities management industry. Understanding the hard FM landscape and Artic’s unique position to deliver its quality service across a variety of healthcare, higher education and commercial partners, David is keen to use his expertise in building on Artic’s existing partnerships and developing new ones.

With experience in building successful teams, David will thrive in Artic’s close-teamwork environment, assisting in developing a burgeoning business development team. As a pivotal player in Artic’s success, David will be steering the team with innovative approaches aligned to the companies’ long-term goals.

“I’m thrilled to accept my new role to support the continued development of Artic. I’m excited about the opportunities ahead and can’t wait to contribute, learn, and grow as part of this superb company.” said David.

 

ABM Strengthens Transport & Aviation Strategy With Senior Leadership Appointment

 

ABM, a leading provider of facility, engineering and infrastructure solutions, has announced Kelly Parish, as its Vice President, Transport & Aviation. The appointment supports ABM’s strategy to expand its aviation stronghold through a more integrated service offering, whilst targeting the broader transport sector.

Kelly Parish joins the ABM senior leadership team, led by Senior Vice President & President for UK and Ireland Richard Sykes, succeeding Jim Niblock, Managing Director for Transport & Aviation who will retire after a career spanning over 30 years; seven of which leading ABM’s aviation presence into 17 airports, and over 40 airlines.

With 15 years of experience in Transport, Aviation, and Integrated Facilities Management, Kelly most recently served as Director of Transport and Aviation at Mitie. She will play a key role in delivering ABM’s growth strategy in the transport sector.

ABM’s integrated approach continues to grow in the aviation sector, with services spanning cabin secure cleaning, ground handling, special assistance, facilities management, engineering, bussing, airside logistics, security, and passenger experience. Earlier this year, ABM announced a partnership with Edinburgh Airport to deliver facilities management solutions — further strengthening its position as a trusted partner across multiple service lines.

Building on this breadth of expertise, Kelly Parish will be central to extending ABM’s capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the wider transport sector.

Richard Sykes, SVP and President of ABM UK and Ireland, says: “Kelly joins us at a pivotal time in our company’s history. Her extensive industry credentials will ensure we continue to deepen ABM’s presence in our chosen sectors while evolving our world-class service.

“As we mark this change in our senior leadership team, I also want to acknowledge the exceptional work of Jim Niblock. His commitment and guidance have been central to our progress, and his influence will be felt long after his retirement.”

Kelly Parish, comments: “ABM’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and customer focus is impressive. I’m excited by its growth trajectory and the opportunity to drive expansion across the transport sector. ABM’s values — respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence — along with its commitment to innovation and sustainability, resonates strongly with me. I look forward to working with our talented teams and partners to accelerate growth, strengthen our market position, and define the future of transport and aviation services across the UK.”

 

Jenny Ford Joins 24-7 Group as Head of Bid Management

 

Jenny steps in as Head of Bid Management at 24-7 Group, bringing her mix of precision and pure competitive drive. She’s known for turning complex opportunities into winning stories — and for doing it with energy, zero fluff and a beaming smile.

“Jenny’s the kind of person who makes winning feel inevitable,” says Charis McLean, CRO of 24-7 Group. “She brings focus, passion, and a mindset that refuses to settle for second.” For Jenny, it’s all about momentum: “24-7 Group’s growth story is just getting started. I’m here to make sure we don’t just compete — we lead.”

Also joining 24-7 Group is James Pike who takes the reins as Head of Brand & Marketing, bringing his creative firepower, restless energy, and proven knack for turning good brands into unforgettable ones. James has spent his career shaking things up — the kind of marketing mind that sees stories where others see spreadsheets. Now, he’s bringing that instinct to 24-7 Group, helping the business define what the next era of brand, culture, and customer connection looks like.

 

GRAHAM Interior Fit-Out appoints Sean McNiff as Managing Director

 

GRAHAM’s Interior Fit-Out division has announced the appointment of Sean McNiff as its new Managing Director. Sean steps into the role after serving as Operations Director, where he supported the division’s growth and helped strengthen delivery across major projects.

Sean joined GRAHAM in April 2019 as a Design Manager, bringing more than 15 years of experience in architecture and project delivery. Over the past six years, he has progressed through senior leadership roles, contributing to the development of the division’s operations and client project delivery.

As Operations Director, Sean led major initiatives, including expanding GRAHAM’s presence in the London fit out market and building relationships with clients such as M&S, BT, Deloitte, Primark, Watches of Switzerland, The Berkshire Golf Club, Fraser Group, and Nike. His leadership has been central to the success of many high-profile projects across the UK, including HMRC’s Regional Centre in Belfast and major CAT B Workplace Schemes including Deloitte Edinburgh, EE Newcastle and Leeds Trinity University. 

In his new role, Sean will lead the continued growth of the Interior Fit-Out division, which has a turnover of over £75 million and operates across sectors including workplace, retail, leisure, entertainment, and education. He will oversee a team of more than 100 employees based across the UK.

Speaking about his appointment, Sean said: “I am honoured to take on the role of Managing Director at such an exciting time for the division. Our success is fundamentally built on the trust our clients place in what we deliver. My focus will continue be on the development of our people and organisational structure to strengthen our existing relationships and develop new opportunities. Most importantly we will continue to be uncompromising in our approach to delivering exceptional projects.”

 

Wates Fit Out Further Strengthens its Senior Leadership Team with the Appointment of Martyn Peters as Divisional Commercial Director

 

Martyn Peters will join Wates Fit Out as Divisional Commercial Director, effective from 3 November 2025. With 30 years of experience, Martyn has held senior roles across some of the UK’s largest construction and specialist fit-out and refurbishment companies, responsible for strategic transformation through his commercial leadership.

Peters has extensive experience throughout the industry and has been responsible for strategic bids, governance, and risk management. His leadership has been instrumental in driving operational efficiency, simplifying processes and building high-performing teams.

He is widely respected in the sector for his ability to restructure and implement dynamic growth strategies, identify business improvement opportunities and develop mutually beneficial business relationships. 

Lee Phillips, Managing Director, Wates Fit Out says: “I am excited to work with Martyn again. He will bring an important dimension and additional market insight to the leadership team at Wates Fit Out, as we continue our growth trajectory and challenge the status quo, taking advantage of the opportunities presented.”

Martyn Peters, Divisional Commercial Director, Wates Fit Out says:  “This is an exciting time for Wates Group and Wates Fit Out and I am very happy to be part of the strong leadership that is offering a true alternative to the existing leaders in the market. Our combined experience, knowledge and shared vision for industry progression, positions Wates Fit Out as the ‘best in class’.”

 

phs Compliance Announces New Sales Director

 

One of the UK’s leading FM and compliance services providers has appointed a new sales director as the company continues to grow across the UK.

Gary Crockett has joined the team at phs Compliance, based in Warrington, to lead its nationwide sales force. phs Compliance services over 35,000 business sites across the country providing everything to stay safe and compliant, including electrical testing and remedial services and fire systems service and maintenance.

Gary started his career in sales in 1998 and worked his way up to operations manager. Prior to joining phs Compliance, Gary spent over a decade as sales manager for a European leader in office supplies and workplace solutions where he achieved significant levels of growth for the business.

“phs Compliance is already a trusted service for so many businesses across the UK from offices and retail to manufacturing, and we have a real ambition to drive growth even further. We want to enhance our impact and focus on supporting our customers to meet the highest standards of safety. We are in a strong position to set a benchmark for service excellence in our sector.

“We are looking at new innovations and upskilling to further support our customers and staff, as well as an enhanced ‘one team’ approach where sales and operations work in perfect unison to deliver the best customer experience.”

Jonathan Mackie, managing director at phs Compliance, said: “Gary has a very successful sales career under his belt and he’s in a great position to drive our growth plans. He understands our customers’ needs and has a strong background of supporting sales teams to achieve high standards - both for themselves as individuals and for the business.”

With over 50 years’ experience, phs Compliance is fully accredited by all leading industry regulatory bodies and has the largest team of specialist statutory testing operators in the industry with over 400 engineers. Each year it carries out around 14 million compliance inspections.

It provides statutory electrical services including testing (including portable appliance tests and fixed electrical tests), fire safety testing, inspection services, maintenance and remedial work.

It also provides specialist electrical and mechanical project services, including design, supply and installation for everything from power to lighting.

 

VIVO Defence Services Announces New Managing Director

 

Facilities management provider VIVO Defence Services has appointed Sam Perrin as its new Managing Director, effective from January 2026.

Sam joins VIVO from Openreach, where he led large-scale operational and commercial teams delivering critical national infrastructure.

A former British Army Officer, Sam joined The Royal Anglian Regiment following his graduation from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. 

He left the Army in 2013 as a Captain, having served three operational tours of Afghanistan. Sam also holds an MBA from the University of Oxford.

He will succeed Jerry Moloney, who has successfully led VIVO since its creation and will step down in February 2026 in preparation for his retirement later in the year. 

Under Jerry’s leadership, VIVO has grown to become one of the largest providers of estate services to the Ministry of Defence.

It provides Facilities and Maintenance Services for the MOD’s Built Estate, Service Family Accommodation (SFA), the United States Visiting Forces (USVF), the Volunteer Estate and the Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

Jerry said: “It has been a privilege to lead VIVO, with so many talented people, to become one of the largest providers to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation in the UK.

“I’m incredibly proud of what the organisation has achieved and the support we have been able to provide in enabling defence capability for DIO and our military customers.

“My best wishes to Sam as he takes VIVO onto its next chapter.”

Colin Reynell, Chair of VIVO Defence Services, added: “We are delighted to welcome Sam to VIVO. His proven leadership, defence background, and strong experience in technical services make him exceptionally well placed to lead the organisation into its next chapter.

“We would also like to thank Jerry for his outstanding leadership and commitment since VIVO’s launch.”

 

Other Recent New Appointments:

 

• Andrew Nichol Joins 14forty as Director of Hard Services
• Compass Group Appoints Armed Forces Committee Co-Chair

 

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Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 24 November 2025

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